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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,105.60, 231,159.12 and 65,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,105.60, 231,159.12 and 65,336.80 is: 98,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,105.60 : 231,159.12 = 65,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,105.60/231,159.12 = 65,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,105.60x = 231,159.12 × 65,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,105.60x = 15,103,197,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,197,191.62/154,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,005.51

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